Pay Zero Income Tax on Capital Gains: Save Tax by Reinvesting up to Rs 10 Crore LTCG

| Last updated: 04 November 2025

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You can legally pay zero income tax on long-term capital gains (LTCG) from selling a residential property by reinvesting the proceeds into another home. Section 54 of the Income Tax Act allows you to claim a full exemption on LTCG up to Rs 10 crore, provided you purchase or construct a new residential property in India within specific timelines. This powerful provision helps you protect your wealth and grow it tax-efficiently.

Paying zero tax on capital gains may sound impossible, but under the Income Tax Act, Section 54, you can save tax on long-term capital gains (LTCG) by reinvesting the proceeds wisely. The government allows you to reinvest up to Rs 10 crore from the sale of a residential property into another property and claim a full exemption from LTCG tax. Let's explore how you can use this powerful provision to legally reduce your tax to zero. Understanding Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) Whenever you sell a

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1 Year PLAN

1999

(Excl. of GST ₹359)

BEST VALUE

2 Years PLAN

3499

(Excl. of GST ₹629)

3 Months PLAN

999

(Excl. of GST ₹179)

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Pranab Banerjee

Software Maker & Income Tax Practisioner

I am a B.com from Kolkata University, West Bengal. I have some knowledge in Ms. Excel and ors DBMS in Computer. I have also some knowledge about Accounts and Income Tax. I have already prepared various Excel Calculation software and shared the same. Visit My Web Site www.itaxsoftware.net OR More Income Tax Related E ... Read more

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